Issue 5 of IFT Quarterly Magazine is now available, continuing our focus on real-world drone operations where accuracy, reliability, and data integrity matter most.
This Q1 2026 issue explores how professional teams are using Inspired Flight platforms to support survey, mapping, and infrastructure workflows. Inside, you will find a practical breakdown of RTK vs PPK GNSS workflows, a detailed runway inspection case study with the Alabama Department of Transportation, and a LiDAR mission documenting coastal ground fissures with Southern California Edison.
The issue also features a profile on Marc Stollmeyer, co-founder and principal engineer at Inspired Flight, tracing his journey from competitive robotics to building mission-driven aircraft designed for long-term field use. Rounding out the issue is an in-depth look at recent FCC decisions affecting UAS and what they signal for operators navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
IFT Quarterly is built for professionals who rely on drones as tools, not toys. Each issue highlights how data is captured, validated, and turned into decisions that hold up in the real world.
You can read Issue 5 in full below.